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Documents included in this toolkit have been identified by members of the USAID Advancing Nutrition Anemia Task Force. The Anemia Task Force members are experts in fields of study related to various aspects of anemia - biology, its assessment, interventions to reduce its burden, and the enabling environment that influences anemia policies and programs. The included resources have been selected for their utility in understanding anemia and relevant to actions that can be taken to reduce it.
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The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World: Building Climate Resilience for Food Security and Nutrition
Technical Report published by WFP Saving Lives Changing Lives in
This annual flagship report has been jointly prepared by FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO to inform on progress towards ending hunger, achieving food security and improving nutrition and to provide in-depth analysis on key challenges for achieving this goal in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The report is divided in two…
The Effect of Climate Change across Food Systems: Implications for Nutrition Outcomes
Journal Article published by Global Food Security in
This article uses a food systems approach to analyze the bidirectional relationships between climate change and food and nutrition along the entire food supply chain. It identifies adaptation and mitigation interventions for each step of the food supply chain to move toward a more climate-smart, nutrition-sensitive food system.
Guideline: Use of Multiple Micronutrient Powders for Home Fortification of Foods Consumed by Pregnant Women
Guideline/Guidance published by WHO in
This WHO guideline is intended to help member states make evidence-informed decisions on the appropriate nutrition actions to improve the nutritional status of pregnant women. The guideline is intended for a wide audience, including governments, nongovernmental organizations, health care workers, scientists, and donors involved in the design and…
Food-Based Strategies to Improve Micronutrient Status and Associated Health Outcomes in Young Children from Poor-Resource Households in Low-Income Countries
Literature Review published by FAO in
This review presents diifferent dietary diversification and modification strategies that aim to improve the availability, access and utilization of foods with a high micronutrient content and availability. Presented strategies include: increasing the production and consumption of micronutrient-dense foods through agriculture, small animal…
Household-Level Technologies to Improve the Availability and Preparation of Adequate and Safe Complementary Foods
Literature Review published by Food and Nutrition Bulletin in
This paper describes the biology, safety, practicability, and acceptability of traditional food technologies at the household or community level, and highlights existing research gaps. Traditional household food technologies include dehulling, peeling, soaking, germination, fermentation, and drying. These technologies have been used for centuries…